Ukraine’s neighbour has been battered by knock-on effects of Russia’s war
Also in this newsletter: bloc and UK plan the first joint summit post Brexit
Ukraine’s neighbour set to join bloc’s military drills and jointly obtain weapons
Turnout in Moldova’s breakaway region of Transnistria was lowest in 18 years
Also in this newsletter: how puppies have triggered critics of EU trade measures
Emmanuel Macron promises ‘unwavering support’ to protect sovereignty of country neighbouring Ukraine
Breakaway region of Transnistria is home to 200,000 Russians who asked Moscow for help against Moldovan authorities
Six individuals and a paramilitary group alleged to be doing Moscow’s bidding in former Soviet state
Set in her native land, Liliana Corobca’s novel uses a child’s perspective to paint a vivid picture of cruelty and poverty
Also in this newsletter: Moldova’s ruling party scores mixed result in local elections clouded by Russian meddling
President Maia Sandu warns Moscow intends to ‘liquidate our statehood’
Maia Sandu claims thwarted attempt by paramilitary group was part of campaign to destabilise the country
Also in this newsletter: Romania’s prime minister pleads for budget wriggle-room from Brussels
Also in this newsletter: the fight to host the EU’s new anti-money laundering authority
Moldova meeting will take place just 8km from Russian-controlled separatist enclave Transnistria
Russian-backed separatist enclave of Transnistria is increasingly reliant on western trade after Kyiv closed its border
Moscow alleges Ukraine is preparing to take over Transnistria, home of a large ammunition depot
Foreign minister says Ilan Șor’s campaign to foment social unrest is backed by Moscow
Western officials have raised concerns about a Russian plot to topple the government
Vice-president Kamala Harris vows to hold perpetrators to account as Blinken flags Moscow threat to Moldova
A troubled 20th-century history and the relationship with Romania will shape the young state’s future
Flying object prompts neighbouring Moldova to shut down its airspace and Romania to scramble jets
Also in today’s newsletter: how to reform the EU’s electricity market?
Support for Russia has deep historical roots in the post-Soviet republic
Natalia Gavrilița reports a rise in trafficking of arms, people and goods
